Sticker: Demon in Bed with Queen
A holographic sticker depicting Alexander the Great's mother in bed with an exiled pharaoh — Nectanebo - or Egyptian god Amon - who is represented by a dragon — as her husband, King Philip, looks on.
This repositionable vinyl sticker measures 7.62cm x 7.62cm or 3" x 3".
This illustration, from circa 1468-1475, suggested that Alexander the Great had unusual origins that made him into a legendary conqueror.
~ History of Alexander the Great (Les faize d'Alexandre)
This is a depiction of the conception of Alexander the Great, which may appear to be a someone’s fetish fantasy about dragons, but in reality, it is an illustration from a historical text. The image portrays a legend in which the Egyptian god Amon, seen as a demon by European audiences, seduced and deceived the queen. While such depictions may appear shocking or even taboo by today's standards, it's important to consider their intended purpose and meaning in the context of their time.
~ Artist Closeup blog explaining weird mediaeval art
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